Choice of Mell Comes at Conclusion of Process That Involved 12 Applicants CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 24, 2013. Today, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced that Deborah Mell will be the new alderman representing Chicago’s 33rd ward. “After a thorough process, I am pleased to announce that Deb Mell will be the new Alderman representing[Read More…]
Day: July 24, 2013
Pristine Idaho Waters Get Protection with EPA Reversal
EPA rejects Idaho’s unacceptably weak water regulations Idaho Falls, ID–(ENEWSPF)–July 24, 2013. Some of Greater Yellowstone’s most pristine waters received good news Wednesday when the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced an about-face on Idaho’s request to skirt environmental regulations on its highest-quality waters. In retracting its approval of Idaho’s so-called[Read More…]
Advocates Challenge EPA’s Continuing Failure to Protect Children and Families From Hazardous Pesticide Drift
Public interest groups urge immediate pesticide protections in areas where children live, learn and play San Francisco, CA–(ENEWSPF)–July 24, 2013. Today, a coalition of farmworker, public health, and conservation advocates filed a challenge in the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals to force the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to protect[Read More…]
Citizens Demand Restoration of River in ‘Grand Canyon of the Pacific’ on Kaua‘i
Lawsuit exposes unlawful waste of diverted water Honolulu, HI–(ENEWSPF)–July 24, 2013. Today, Earthjustice on behalf of community group Po‘ai Wai Ola/West Kauaʻi Watershed Alliance brought legal action to protect the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific” and restore stream flows to the Waimea River on Kauaʻi. The case before the[Read More…]
Marijuana Legalization Advocates Return to Independence Mall This Friday for Smoke Down Prohibition VII
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 24, 2013. By Erik Altieri, NORML Communications Director This Friday, Philly NORML and The Panic Hour return to Independence Mall in Philadelphia for the seventh installment in their monthly protests against marijuana prohibition. From the organizers: “After six successful rallies, The Panic Hour and Philly Norml return with[Read More…]
Senators Kirk, Moran, Tester Introduce Bill to Increase Community Bank Lending, Create Jobs
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 24, 2013. U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.) – members of the Senate Banking Committee – today introduced legislation to ensure a healthy future for America’s community banks. The Community Lending Enhancement and Regulatory (CLEAR) Relief Act, S. 1349, would provide much[Read More…]
Center for American Progress’ Neera Tanden on President Obama’s Economic Speech
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 24, 2013. Center for American Progress President Neera Tanden released the following reaction to President Barack Obama’s remarks in at Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois, earlier today: President Obama’s speech today marked the beginning of a new campaign to shake Washington out of its bizarre obsession with the[Read More…]
In New Book, Center for American Progress and PolicyLink Outline Blueprint for an ‘All-In Nation’
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 24, 2013. Today the Center for American Progress and PolicyLink released the new book All-In Nation, which lays the groundwork for federal policies that would create a more equitable economy and a more equitable nation. The book examines the impact of the increasing racial and ethnic diversity of[Read More…]
New EPA Administrator Urged to Protect Farmworkers and Bees
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 24, 2013. Gina McCarthy, a veteran environmental regulator and President Obama’s pick to run the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), finally had her appointment confirmed by the U.S. Senate after an almost five month delay imposed by Senate Republicans. Ms. McCarthy’s appointment got caught up with other cabinet[Read More…]
Madigan, Attorneys General Urge Lawmakers to Amend Communications Decency Act
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–July 24, 2013. Attorney General Lisa Madigan and her counterparts across the country today called on Congress to approve a change to the Communications Decency Act to better fight child sex trafficking. In a letter to key members of Congress, Madigan and 48 other attorneys general urged lawmakers to amend[Read More…]
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